1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE trunk release

This provides feedback to the driver when the vehicle
receives a command
from the remote keyless entry
transmitter. The following modes may
be selected:
Mode Security Feedback
0
I
2
3
4
J c
No feedback when locking or
unlocking vehicle.
No feedback when locking; exterior
lamps flash when unlocking vehicle.
Exterior iarnps flash when locking; nc
feedback when unlocking vehicle.
Exterior
lamps tlash when locking and
when unlocking vehick.
Exterior lamps flash and hcrn chirps
when locking;
no feedback when
unlocking vehicle.
Exterior
lamps flash and horn chirps
when locking; exterior
iarnps flash when
unlocking vehicle. Vehicles are delivered programmed
in Mode 5; however,
each remote keyless entry transmitter can be
programed
to a difTerent mode according to the user‘s
preference.
To change to another mode:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Press and hold LOCK on the power door lock switch
on the door throughout the procedure.
Press the
trunk button on the traasmitter. The horn
will ChiiT and the transmitter will remain in its
current
mode.
Press the trunk button again. Each time the tmmk
button is pressed, the horn wiil chirp and the
transmitter will advance eo the next mode.
Release the power door lock switch.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Infomation
Center
4DEC), you can also program these features
through the DIC. See “Driver Enformation Ceater” in
the Index.
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To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the master
doorhgnition key
and turn it.
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Press the TRUNK release beztton located to the left of
the steering column to release the trunk lid.
The tmnk wikf open if the transaxle is in BARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) and the trunk release lockout is in the
unlocked position.
The remote keyless entry system
will also unlock your
trunk if the ignition
is off, or if the ignition is on and the
transaxle is in PARK (FD).
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The remote trunk release lockout button allows you to
secure items in the trunk.
Insert the ignition key into
the
tmnk release button.
Turn the key one-quarter of
a turn to the right then
remove
it from the button.
This will disable the tmnk release button from opening
the tmnk.
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InstrumentPanel ............................... 2-70
Cleaning
.................................... 6-57
Cluster
................................ 2.72. 2.73
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-65
Intensity Control ............................. 2-47
Intensity Control
............................... 2-47
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-47
.................................... J ack. Tire 5-23
Jump
Starting ................................... 5-3
Key ~oc~c cylinders Service ..................... 7.40
Key Reminder
Warning .......................... 2-21
Keyless Entry System
. Remote ..................... 2-8
H~SVZUI~AIUIII ................................. 2-9
Personal
Choice Features ....................... 2- 20
Security Feedback ............................ 2- 11
Synchronization .............................. 2- 18
Keys .......................................... 2-2
Labels
Certification
................................. 4-3 1
Certificatioflire ............................. 4-3 1
Service Parts identification ..................... 6-63
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-30
Vehicle Identification Number ................... 6-63
Lamps ........................................ 2-44
Courtesy
.................................... 2-47
Interior
..................................... 2-47
OnReminder
................................ 2-45
Perimeter Lighting
............................ 2-48
TheaterDimming
............................. 2-47
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-8
Leaving Your Vchiclc with the Engine Running ....... 2-30
Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel .................... 2-46
Lighter
....................................... 2-63
Lights
Air Flap Readiness ....................... 2-22. 2.76
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.78. 4.7
Battery Warning
.............................. 2-76
Brake
System Warning ......................... 2-77
CheckEngine
................................ 2-79
Engine Oil
Pressure Light ...................... 2-82
Interior
..................................... 2-47
Safety
Belt Reminder ...................... 1.8. 2.75
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2.78. 4.9
Loading Your Vehicle ........................... 4-30
Locks
Cylinders ................................... 7-32
Door
........................................ 2-4
FueiDoor
.................................... 6-7
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................. 7-34
Key Lock Cylinder Service ..................... 7-32
Lockout Protection
............................. 2-8
Memory Door ................................. 2-5
Power Door .................................. 2-5
Rear
Door Security ............................. 2-7
Trunk Release ................................ 2-14
Window .................................... 2-34
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-32
Lumbar
Controls ................................ 1-2
Lubricants and Fluids ............................ 7-36
Magnasteer
N ................................ 4. 10
Maintenance.
Normal Replacement Parts ............ 6-74
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Passenger Climate Control ......................... 3-9
Passing ..&.................................... 4-13
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
................... 3-7
PASS-Key"
IIH ................................ 2-18
Perimeter Lighting
......................... 2-48, 2-95
Periodic Maintenance Inspecdons
.................. 7-35
Personal Choice Features ......................... 2- 10
Audio contr0:s ............................... 3-30
Comfort Controls .............................. 3-2
Delayed Locking ........................ 2- 12, 2-93
Memory Door Locks ...................... 2-5, 2-93
Memory Seat Recall ....................... 1-3, 2-95
PrtralEel
Park Assist Minor ................. 2-55, 2-92
Perimeter Lighting ....................... 2-48, 2-92
Programming,
DTC ............................ 2-91
Security
Fecdhnck: ....................... 2-1 2, 2-94
Window
h, ockout ........................ 3-34.2-96
Door Locks ................................... 2-5
Remote
Control Minor ........................ 2-55
Seat ......................................... i-2
Seatbxk Recliner .............................. 1-5
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering
Fluid ................................ 6-27
Windows ................................... 2-33
Power, Retained Accessory
....................... 2-21
Lumbar Controls .............................. 1-2
Memory Function
.............................. 1-3
Pregnancy,
Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-28
Problems on the
Road ............................ 5- 1
Protection, Lockout
.............................. 2-8
Publications, Service
and Owner ................... 8-10
Powcr
Power Seat
Radiator ........ ............................. 5-19 ~ ~~
Radiator
Pressure Cap ........................... 4-27
Radio Reception ................................ 3-34
Radios ........................ 3-10.3-14.3-18. 3-21
Rain. Driving In ................................ 4-18
Reaaing Lamps ................................ 2-49
Door Security Locks ........................... 2-7
Outside Seat Tosidon
.......................... 1-28
Safety Belt
Comfort Guides ..................... 1-32
SeatPassThrough ............................ 2-62
Seat Passengers
.............................. 1-28
Storage
Armrest .............................. 2-61
Towing
..................................... 5-10
Window Defogger ............................. 3-8
Rear Seat Cushion. Removing ..................... 6-70
Rear Seat Pass Through .......................... 2-62
Eiectrochromic Daymight
...................... 2-51
Electrochomic Daymight with
Compass .......... 2-52
Inside Daymight
............................. 2-50
Reclining Front Seatbacks ......................... 1-5
Recovery Tank. CoolaDt ..................... 5-155-16
Fuei Door Release ............................. 6-7
Keyless Entry ................................. 2-8
Keyless
Entry. Instant Alarm ..................... 2-9
Keyless
Entry. Personal Choice Features ........... 2-10
Keyless Entry. Security Feedback
................ 2-11
Keyless Entry. Synchronization .................. 2-10
Rear
Rearview MLmr
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning .................... 6-73
Remote
Trunk Release
................................ 2-14
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Inspection and Rotation ........................ 6-49
Pressure .................................... 6-46
Temperature
................................. 6-52
Traction
.................................... 6-52
Treadwear
................................... 6-52
Uniform
Qudity Grading ....................... 6-5 I
Wear indicators .............................. 6-50
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-53
When
It’s Time for New ....................... 6-50
TorqueLock
................................... 2-30
Torque. Wheel Nut ......................... 5.29. 6.72
Towing
a Trailer ................................ 4-32
Towing
Your Vehicle ............................. 5-7
Traction
Loading .................................... 4-30
TQpSiXlp ..................................... 1-42
Control
CORtI’Ol
Trailer
Brakes
Driving
Driving
Hitches System
................................ 4-9
System Warning
Light .............. 2.78. 4.9
..................................... 4-36
onGrades
............................ 4-37
with
................................. 4-36
..................................... 4-35
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-38
Parking
on Hiik .............................. 4-38
Safety Chains
................................ 4-35
Tongueweight
............................... 4-34
Total Weight on
Tires .......................... 4-35
Towing
..................................... 4-32
Turnsignals
................................. 4-37
Weight
..................................... 4-34
Transaxle
Fluid
Transaxle Fluid. Automatic ....................... 6-20
Transmitters
Matching
to Your VcEricle ......................
Trunk
Lan~p ...................................... 2-50
LockRelease ................................ 2-24
Rear Seat Pass Through ........................ 2-62
Release. Remote .............................. 2-14
Security Override ............................. 2-14
TrunkMountedCD Changer
...................... 3-27
TTYUsers ..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ............. 2-36
Turn Signal On Chime ........................... 2-37
Turn Signalhlultifunction Lever ................... 2-35
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-37
Twilight Sentinel ............................... 2-46
Underbody Hushing Service
..................... 7-34
Underbody Maintenance ......................... 6-61
Universal Transmitter ............................ 2-66
Vehicle
Control ...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings .............................. iv
Dimensions ................................. 6-74
Identification Number ......................... 6-63
Loading .................................... 4-30
Storage ..................................... 6-33
Ventilation System ............................... 3-6
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